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Madurai

Madurai is the well-known city in southern region of Tamil Nadu, is acclaimed as the city with the longest-surviving civilization and cultural practices. Madurai is known as the “sleepless city” for becoming vibrantly live round the clock with its bustling markets and other shopping areas.

Madurai is most famous for the grandest Meenakshi Amman Temple, while Lord Shiva resides in the name of Sundareswarar with His consort Meenakshi Amman, bless their devotees. It will be surprising to know that the entire city of Madurai is around the temple, with the sanctum of Goddess Meenakshi as the epicenter.

Madurai – Palani

Start your trip early in the morning from Madurai. you can reach Palani after a five-hours drive. Palani is one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, and the temple is atop the hill. You need to climb 670 steps to reach the temple. The unique feature of the temple is that Lord Muruga is in the form of an ascetic boy with no ornaments except a loincloth.

The temple witnesses thousands of devotees all day, and during the festival days, the count crosses even lakhs. People surrender to Him for all their problems, and there is a strong belief that He will bestow the devotees with His benevolence.

After visiting the temple, drive back to Madurai and reach your hotel for an overnight stay.